Door remains open for Britain to rejoin the EU, says Barnier

The chief Brexit negotiator for Brussels said he would like the two sides to work together to build a new partnership.

Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier speaking to a UK In A Changing Europe think tank event (Stefan Rousseau/PA) (PA Wire)

The door “remains open” for Britain to rejoin the European Union at any time, Brussels’ former chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said.

Speaking in London, Mr Barnier said he would like the two sides to work together urgently to build a new partnership, including an agreement on defence and security co-operation.

Asked about the prospects of the UK rejoining the EU, he said that is a matter for the British people to decide.